Democratic senator calls for US diplomats to help guide Europe troop review
Jeanne Shaheen urged the administration to include diplomats in decisions about U.S. troop levels in Europe.
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Senator Jeanne Shaheen asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to involve U.S. diplomats in a Pentagon review of troop levels in Europe. The review could consider withdrawing about 25,000 troops, a possibility that has raised concern among NATO allies.
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Jeanne Shaheen
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Senator who asked the secretary of state to involve U.S. diplomats in the Europe force posture review
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Secretary of State asked to ensure diplomats participate in the Europe troop review
ALSO MENTIONED Elbridge Colby, Pentagon policy chief leading the Europe force posture review
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